Razor's Edge Roundtable

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A strategic reflection circle for cybersecurity executives

See the System. Lead What’s Next.

The Razor’s Edge Roundtable is a monthly reflection and strategy forum for cybersecurity executives navigating complexity, pressure, and misalignment at the highest levels. It’s a confidential space to compare notes with peers, test assumptions, and calibrate your leadership against real-world dynamics—beyond checklists and compliance.

Each session is designed to help you zoom out, realign, and return to your role with greater clarity, confidence, and control.

This is not a webinar. It’s not a coaching group. It’s where the business of cybersecurity gets personal.

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Ongoing with rolling intake
Online, via Zoom
5–6 Participants per circle
$450/month*

* You will be charged monthly until cancelled. Cancel anytime for any reason. You will see charges from Identient on your credit card statement. All payments are processed through Stripe.

In a world moving too fast to reflect, the Razor’s Edge Roundtable gives cybersecurity leaders the rarest advantage: the time and space to think clearly, align deeply, and lead with intention.

– Steve Tout

Who Is This For?

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Cybersecurity Directors and VPs
CIOs who are accountable for cybersecurity
Public sector or vCISO leaders facing strategic pressure
Anyone navigating board-level expectations, burnout, or structural friction

Core Themes We Explore

Misalignment, the breach before the breach

Leading through entropy, dysfunction, and political headwinds

Building systems of action—not just security tools

Developing your executive profile and strategic fluency

Turning reflection into action without needing more certifications

Reclaiming time, trust, and strategic relevance

What to Expect

One 90-minute session per month (Zoom)
Small group format (5–6 peers max per cohort)
Live strategic case discussion (you or a peer may bring the live dilemma)
SPI-aligned prompts to reflect on strategy, governance, people, and tech
Leadership insights and takeaways shared after the meeting
No recordings, no observers—Chatham House Rule
Light facilitation by Steve Tout, CEO of Identient and author of The CISO on the Razor’s Edge

What You’ll Gain

A clearer lens on your leadership—and your organization’s hidden dynamics
A monthly space to step back and think deeply (before someone else makes you)
Strategic prompts you can bring back to your team or board
Optional access to SPI 360 insights and advisory support as follow-on

Facilitator

Steve is the Founder and CEO of Identient, a start-up in the Greater Seattle Area helping organizations turn cybersecurity into a strategic business advantage. With deep expertise in enterprise IAM, cybersecurity consulting, and program delivery, Steve has spearheaded transformations for Fortune 500s, startups, and government agencies alike. His leadership spans post-incident response & recovery, CIAM strategy & deployment, and public-sector modernization in Washington State. As host of The Strategy Layer podcast and producer of Candid CISO, Steve engages global leaders on cybersecurity’s future. He bridges technical depth with strategic clarity to drive scalable IAM strategies that reduce risk and unlock strategic innovation.

Register

Ongoing with rolling intake
Online, via Zoom
5–6 Participants per circle
$450/month*

* You will be charged monthly until cancelled. Cancel anytime for any reason. You will see charges from Identient on your credit card statement. All payments are processed through Stripe.

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